Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

diamond dust

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.11 in modern English

Syllables
di-a-mond -dust
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A ground-level cloud composed of tiny ice crystals.

Uncountable

Etymology

From diamond + dust. From being a dust-like suspension in air that glitters in sunlight like gem-cut diamonds.

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Questions

What does diamond dust mean?
A ground-level cloud composed of tiny ice crystals.
Where does diamond dust come from?
From diamond + dust. From being a dust-like suspension in air that glitters in sunlight like gem-cut diamonds.

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